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The state said its Westport COVID-19 case count was up 16 since Friday, at 699 (642 confirmed and 57 probable) and deaths unchanged at 24 (16 confirmed and 8 probable).
Source: https://data.ct.gov/Health-and-Human-Services/COVID-19-Tests-Cases-and-Deaths-By-Town-/28fr-iqnx (Data is updated on weekdays.)
Mild temperatures brought out many four-legged visitors to Compo Beach Sunday, some who were having a ball along with their two-legged companions. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com
Moonrise over the Saugatuck River on Sunday night. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jaime Bairaktaris for WestportNow.com
End-of-day visitors to Compo Beach on Sunday were treated to a spectacular full moon. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com
Temperatures in the mid 50s and sunny skies today drew nearly three dozen boaters to go for a Thanksgiving weekend sail off Compo beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com
Sherwood Mill Pond in the first rays of sunshine this morning. The preserve, purchased by the town in 2010, has been transformed into a sanctuary for people and wildlife. It is actively managed and maintained by a volunteer committee led by Sherry Jagerson of Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Monique Bosch for WestportNow.com
Downtown Westport was busy with shoppers on the traditional Black Friday weekend as retailers feature deep discount sales. On a national level, according to CNBC, “Black Friday shopping in stores craters 52% during surging pandemic as e-commerce sales surge 22% to a record $9 billion.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Westport Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Cohen said a person was pinned under a vehicle following a 9 a.m. two-vehicle accident between exits 18 and 19 on I-95. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to lift the vehicle and remove the injured person, who had severe injuries and was taken to the hospital by Westport EMS. The accident tied up northbound I-95 until 12:45 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Westport Fire Dept.
The Westport Police Department Local Union No. 2080 and Police Benevolent Association will be hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive this holiday season.
The drive provides toys for underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and beyond, an announcement said.
Officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in the parking lot of ASF Sports & Outdoors, 1560 Post Road East, on Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 5, 6, 12, and 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Officers volunteering on site will be wearing personal protective equipment and can accommodate the contactless drop off of donations.
Due to building access restrictions implemented in response to the current pandemic, donations cannot be accepted at Westport Police Headquarters or at Westport Town Hall as they have been in the past. Despite this change, collection boxes will be set up from the present date until December 14, 2020 at the following Westport stores:
Friends and families headed for Compo Beach today, taking advantage of temperatures peaking in the low 60s. Most visitors followed the COVID-19 mask guidelines. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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